Research

With a multidisciplinary emphasis, research at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) focuses on scientific excellence with impact.

Our research spans the coast to the deep ocean, tackling the most pressing scientific questions of our age. The research mission of NOCS is to sustain international excellence, to play a key role in developing national and international research programmes, and to become Europe's leading academic centre for oceanography and marine geoscience. The breadth of our scientific community, the blend of pure and applied science, and the unique range of research facilities make NOCS a first-class venue for training in interdisciplinary research.